Seven Republican candidates campaign for local office across Washington, D.C.

The short version

• Seven Republican candidates, including attorney general hopeful Manuel Rivera, are running for local office in Washington, D.C., this year.[The Washington Sun]
• Republican candidates face steep obstacles in the city, where registered Republicans make up only 5% of the 485,000 registered voters.[The Washington Sun]
• Major fundraising disparities persist, with Democratic incumbent Brian Schwalb reporting $821,000 compared to Rivera's roughly $10,000.[The Washington Sun]
• Turnout in the June Republican primary reached a 14-year peak, though no Republican has won local office in nearly two decades.[The Washington Sun]

Key facts

• Seven Republican candidates are running for municipal offices across Washington, D.C., this year.[The Washington Sun]
• Only 5% of the 485,000 registered voters in the District of Columbia are registered Republicans.[The Washington Sun]
• No Republican has won election to local office in D.C. for nearly two decades.[The Washington Sun]
• Turnout in the District's June Republican primary was higher than it had been in 14 years.[The Washington Sun]
• Democratic Attorney General Brian Schwalb held $821,000 in campaign funds compared to roughly $10,000 for Republican challenger Manuel Rivera.[The Washington Sun]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.

• What’s the Point of Running as a Republican in D.C.?The Washington Sun